Chen Nan sat at the table, calm and composed. "I know none of you are optimistic about me."
"After all, the Han family has the Northern Territory as their backing."
"But."
"If any of you are willing to report the Han family."
"Even if the Han family has powerful backing, I can help you seek justice."
"Help you reclaim your wealth."
"And your dignity."
Liu Jun sneered, "Who says the Han family hasn't given us dignity? Who says the Han family owes us justice?"
Chen Nan frowned, "Did the Han family not force each of you to contribute five hundred million?"
After Han Feipeng rose to prominence.
Han Feiyang had invited thirty-six wealthy individuals from Jizhou.
Based on their net worth, the lowest family had to contribute five hundred million.
The highest was two billion.
This was common knowledge.
Not only that.
The Han family also consolidated the resources of these thirty-six wealthy individuals.
Otherwise.
How could the Han family have risen so quickly in such a short time, relying on just their own strength?
A middle-aged man named Qu Zongsheng, while smoking, said, "We did give money to the Han family, I gave them a billion."
"But this money was my voluntary filial piety."
"At that time, demons were invading, and by giving money, the Han family would protect our lives."
"May I ask, is there anything wrong with us doing this?"
"They are clearly our benefactors, why do you want us to be ungrateful and bite them back?"
Another middle-aged man said angrily, "Chen Nan, I truly respected you before."
"But I never expected your heart to be so vicious."
Chen Nan revealed a bitter smile, "Was that money truly filial piety to the Han family?"
"In truth, you all know the answer in your hearts."
"You just don't want to admit it."
"That's understandable."
"If I were forced to hand over a large sum of money, I wouldn't admit it either."
"After all, we are all prominent figures."
"Who would admit that someone defecated on their head?"
"Rather than that, it's better to comfort oneself by thinking it was a sweet donut falling from the sky."
"Even if that donut was made of shit."
"But as long as you don't say it, who would know its taste?"
Chen Nan's words were like a resounding slap, hitting the faces of the fifteen wealthy individuals.
They were incredibly angry.
Their eyes were filled with hatred.
But they didn't know how to retaliate.
Chen Nan picked up the teapot and poured himself a cup of tea. "I know you all harbor resentment towards me."
"Thinking I should have stepped forward when Earth needed me most."
"Like when I saved the people of Wuyang City, maintained world peace, and saved all living beings."
"But often, we are not in control of ourselves."
He had intended to say he had gone to the Immortal Realm.
But he ultimately abandoned the thought.
Even if he told them, would they believe him?
"The world has become this way..."
"It has exceeded many people's expectations."
"After all, our ancestors relied on their flesh and blood."
"With their indomitable will, they repelled the enemy."
"So that we could live without enslavement."
"Without the ravages of war."
"And live freely between heaven and earth."
"In fact, they succeeded, didn't they?"
"Before cultivators appeared in the world, we lived in a peaceful era."
"But now."
"What has the world become?"
He suppressed his anger, speaking in the most neutral tone possible, "The Four Divine Generals ride roughshod over the law, acting tyrannical, and they don't care about the lives of ordinary people."
"Even you billionaires have been suppressed and coerced."
"Have you ever considered how difficult life is for ordinary people?"
"If I hadn't returned, it would be one thing."
"Now that I have returned, I will absolutely not allow the Four Divine Generals to be above the law."
Having said that, he stood up and bowed to everyone. "I hope you will all report the evil deeds of the Han family. I, Chen Nan, am willing to act on behalf of heaven and overthrow the rule of the Four Divine Generals."
Liu Jun snorted, "Even if we report the Han family, so what?"
"The old laws have been rewritten."
"The new laws have been implemented."
"With Han Feipeng's influence, even the law cannot do anything to the Han family."
Chen Nan said in a low voice, "Although the new laws have been implemented, I believe the old laws were more in line with public sentiment!"
This was a topic that weighed heavily on Chen Nan.
He had always found it difficult to accept.
In just two years.
Not only had the Four Divine Generals risen rapidly.
They had even altered some ironclad laws.
And the root of all this stemmed from the Cultivator Association.
Which young person today studies diligently and safeguards the country?
Let alone studying diligently and safeguarding the country.
No one even wants to be an internet celebrity.
Because they firmly believe that as long as they can join the Cultivator Association.
They can attain enlightenment and become immortals in the future.
This was a subtle shift in values that had influenced many people after the rise of the Four Divine Generals.
An elder sighed, "Chen Nan, your words show that you still have a conscience."
"But you need to understand something."
"This is no longer two years ago."
"Two years ago, you were immensely popular and deeply loved by the people; a single command from you would have countless people supporting you."
"But now."
"Four peak Mahayana stage experts are stationed in the four directions, with countless followers."
"How can you shake them alone?"
Chen Nan replied, "Some things, you only know the answer after you do them, don't you?"
"If you want to die, go die. We won't accompany you to the underworld," a middle-aged man in his fifties said indignantly and rushed out of the private room.
The others also scattered.
They were unwilling to cooperate with Chen Nan.
Not unwilling.
But afraid.
Because reporting the Han family was equivalent to making an enemy of Mo Yuan from the Northern Territory.
The Four Divine Generals shared honor and disgrace.
Unless Chen Nan could defeat the four Divine Generals, they would have no good end.
Chen Nan bowed in the direction of their departure, "I hope you will all seriously consider this matter. I bow to you on behalf of all living beings."
"If any of you are willing to step forward, you can call me anytime." As he spoke, he imprinted his number into their souls.
Of course.
They were unaware of all this.
Because this number was considered hidden.
Unless they were willing to report the Han family.
The number would not appear in their minds.
Chen Nan looked at the delicacies on the table and forced a smile, "It would be a shame to waste such good food. Come, let's eat."
At the same time.
Han Feiyang received a call from Qu Zongsheng and learned of Chen Nan's intentions.
A look of disdain immediately appeared on his face. "He's already struggling to save himself, and he still wants to overthrow my Han family's rule?"
Qu Zongsheng said obsequiously, "Mr. Han is absolutely right."
"However."
"Besides me, fourteen people violated your command today and interacted with previous associates. How should these people be dealt with?"
A cold glint flashed in Han Feiyang's eyes. "You continue to infiltrate among them and report anything to me at any time."
"As for those fourteen traitors, they don't deserve to live in this world."
He hung up the phone directly.
At this moment.
Jian Jianhua made a phone call. Upon answering, his expression turned ferocious. "What did you say? Your Jian family is breaking off the engagement?"